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Elliotte Friedman: Leivo may want out, but he may not be first Leaf moved

Originally aired February 09 2018

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Feb 21: The best rivalry in hockey

February 21 2018

Cassie Campbell-Pascall sets the scene for the Canada-USA women's hockey final (39:14); the Leafs would be worse off trading JVR at the deadline, Jeff Marek tells us what the Leafs may do at the deadline (72:05); and Damien Cox talks Olympic hockey, Leafs and Blue Jays (114:25

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Canadian women go for 5th straight Olympic gold in hockey

February 21 2018

Olympic hockey analyst Cassie Campbell-Pascall joins Greg Brady & Elliott Price to discuss the gold medal final between Canada & the US, the intensity of the rivalry, the lack of competitive teams in the tournament, and transitioning to a career off the ice.

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Feb 20: Donaldson heading to free agency

February 20 2018

What should the Blue Jays do with Josh Donaldson (30:00)?; Panthers head coach Bob Boughner on rollercoaster season (49:16); Jon Morosi on JD Martinez signing in Boston (71:10); Dan Shulman discusses the Jays and Donaldson (113:03); and Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir join us fresh off their gold medal win (136:40).

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Dan Shulman: Donaldson situation was to be expected

February 20 2018

The ESPN/SN MLB play-by-play voice shares his views on Josh Donaldson stating he expects to hit free agency at the end of the season, teams being reluctant to hand out long term deals, at what point Toronto may consider trading the third baseman, the new rules to speed up the pace of play, and if the Jays are good enough to contend for a playoff spot.

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Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir: 'We knew we had delivered'

February 20 2018

The ice dancers join Greg Brady & Elliott Price shortly after winning Olympic gold to discuss their emotions at the end of their performance, the decision to go to Pyeongchang, if training got easier with age, their partnership, and being part of the gold medal-winning team event.

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Panthers coach: I feel good about our team

February 20 2018

Bob Boughner joins Brady and Price as his Panthers get set to face the Leafs in Toronto tonight. Boughner is confident that if his group can battle through a tough February, their schedule is favourable in March and the playoffs are in reach.

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Feb 19: Weekend recap from Pyeongchang to Toronto

February 19 2018

Team USA defenseman James Wisniewski joins us from Pyeongchang (51:52); Luke Fox recaps a Leafs win in Detroit (81:29); where does Dwane Casey rank among the best Toronto sports coaches (99:45)?; Jorge Sedano discusses NBA All-Star weekend (126:05); and Doug MacLean gives us the latest a week from the trade deadline (139:28).

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Canadian kids stepping up where veterans are flailing in Pyeongchang

February 19 2018

Sportsnet.ca' Kristina Rutherford chats with Greg Brady & George Rusic about Canada's performance at the 2018 Winter Games thus far, the curling teams possibly not getting to the medal round, the possibility of the women's hockey team getting upset in their semifinal, and the wardrobe malfunction at the pairs ice dance.

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James Wisniewski: There's NHL talent at these Olympics

February 19 2018

The Team USA defenseman joins Brady and Rusic ahead of his club's do-or-die game versus Slovakia to discuss the challenge of building chemistry in in a short tournament, his role on the power play, Olympic hockey without the NHL, the talented younger players on his team, and the impressive Russian team.

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Feb 16: More Stroman noise

February 16 2018

What to make of Marcus Stroman's comments about his arbitration process (30:29)?; Mike Wilner on the Blue Jays signing of Jaime Garcia (93:55); Elliotte Friedman on the Leafs return for Soshnikov (113:51); Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ joins from Dunedin (127:42); and TFC GM Tim Bezbatchenko before next week's game in Colorado (137:57).

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TFC GM: We're ready to start again

February 16 2018

Greg Brady & Elliott Price place a call to Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss the short offseason for Toronto FC as they face the Colorado Rapids in a Champions League match on Tuesday, the acquisition of Gregory van der Wiel, and heading into the 2018 MLS season as defending champs.

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Spring Training check-in with Blue Jays pitcher J. A. Happ

February 16 2018

The Blue Jays starter talks to Greg Brady & Elliott Price about his health, the moves his team made in the offseason, his elbow issues during the 2017 campaign, heading into Spring Training with plenty of familiar faces, and working with Russell Martin.

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Elliotte Friedman: Clock was counting down on Soshnikov

February 16 2018

The HNIC personality touches on the Maple Leafs' shipping Nikita Soshnikov to the Blues, if the acquisition of Dion Phaneuf means the Kings are less likely to retain Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson's future with the Senators, if the Bruins or Lightning are giving Rangers assets a serious look, and the chances of Henrik Lundqvist in another jersey.

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Febraury 15: The Leafs and Raptors are going streaking

February 15 2018

Nick Kypreos tells us why the Leafs could stand pat at the deadline (78:33); JD Bunkis talks about great drama in the NBA this season (94:09); and David Kaplan tells us why the Blackhawks are struggling this season (134:25).

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Don't point the finger at Quenneville for Blackhawks' poor season

February 15 2018

ESPN 1000's David Kaplan shares his takes on the Bulls 20-37 record, the Blackhawks occupying the Central Division basement, if it's come time to say farewell to Joel Quenneville, and the Cubs' acquisition of Yu Darvish.

The three-time NBA champion with the Bulls, and current player agent, shares his takes on the current state of his former club, the roster remake by the Cavaliers before trade deadline, who he sees coming out of the East, Steve Kerr letting his players coach themselves, and playing on winning vs. losing teams.

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Feb. 13: Leafs showed spunk in holding off the Bolts

February 13 2018

Host of Leafs Nation Pre and Post Game Gord Stellick talks the big win over the Lightning despite blowing a lead (49:16); NHL veteran Matthew Barnaby talks more on the Leafs and other NHL headlines (106:52), Miami Radio host Josh Friedman talks the Raptors taking on his Heat down in South Beach (125:54).

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Young Maple Leafs showed resiliency in holding off Bolts

February 13 2018

Former NHL pest Matthew Barnaby shares his thoughts on what the Leafs can take away from their victory over the Lightning, some Leafs fans having a defeatist attitude when it comes to the Bruins, re-assessing the Patrick Marleau signing, the market value of Matt Martin, the tight Metro Division, and the future of the Blackhawks.

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February 12: The Raptors don't need to be a super-team to win the East

February 12 2018

The Cavs look like front runners in the East again (34:56). FOX Sports' Jon Morosi on Yu Darvish's deal with the Cubs, his vulnerability right now, andwhat free agents the Blue Jays could still be looking at (79:40). Sportsnet's Donnovan Bennett on why the Raptors dont need a super team to win the East, why he's not scared of the Celtics, and what he makes of the Cavaliers' moves (93:14). Doug Maclean on Subban vs. Gallagher, and the good and bad of P.K. (112:20) .

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Morosi: I'd be surprised if Jays didn't add another starter

February 12 2018

MLB Network's Jon Morosi touches on Yu Darvish signing with the Cubs, if the pitcher's best baseball is behind him, another season in which the Blue Jays enter Spring Training without a defined role for Joe Biagini, and why Toronto will obtain at least one more option at the starting pitching position.

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Feb 9: Are the Cavs the East favourites again?

February 09 2018

Emmett Golden tells us why the Cavs are favourites in the East again (86:15); Dwight Walton breaks down the Raptors win over the Knicks (98:56); Elliotte Friedman gives us the latest on the Leafs trade front (121:24); Raptors GM Bobby Webster discusses his NBA trade deadline decisions (143:06).

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Elliotte Friedman: Leivo may want out, but he may not be first Leaf moved

February 09 2018

The co-host of "31 Thoughts: The Podcast" shares his takes on how video replay can work better in the NHL, Matt Martin's lack of ice time, Josh Leivo's trade request, the Penguins' defensive liabilities, the unexpected success of the Bruins, the Rangers announcing they're going to rebuild, and John Tavares' situation with the Islanders.

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Raptors GM: Lack of moves a vote of confidence in team's bench

February 09 2018

Bobby Webster touches on how the East changed post trade deadline, the moves he was interested in making, the strength of the second unit, takeaways from the win over the Celtics, the decision to send Bruno Caboclo to Sacramento, the development of OG Anunoby, and Jonas Valanciunas being a three-point threat.

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Well, Isaiah Thomas won't be on All-Time Cavs team

February 09 2018

ESPN 850's Emmett Golden discusses if he anticipated any of the deals engineered by Koby Altman, Isaiah Thomas not finding his groove in Cleveland, if this new lineup makes the Cavaliers once again the favourite to win the East, and if LeBron James is now more likely to stay in Ohio.

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February 8: Leafs steal one from the Predators

February 08 2018

Andersen stands on his head for the Leafs last night (41:29); Mitch Lawrence tells us why the Raptors could make the NBA Finals (98:36; Nick Kypreos weighs in on Alex Burrows suspension (118:52); Jason Myrtetus joins us from the Eagles Super Bowl parade (140:53).

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A good reason for Ujiri to make a bit of noise before NBA trade deadline

February 08 2018

The Sporting News/Forbes' Mitch Lawrence weighs in on the possibility of the Raptors representing the East in the NBA Finals, why Masai Ujiri may be willing to give up one of his young bench players, the mess that is the Cavaliers, who in the West will likely be most active before today's 3pm trade deadline, and how damaging the Kristaps Porzingis injury is for the Knicks.

Raptors Republic's Blake Murphy gives his takes on how important the team's victory over the Celtics was, the bench coming through again, Dwane Casey's goal of being the number one seed in the East, and the troubles in Cleveland.

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Can Raptors bench lift them over LeBron & Kyrie?

February 07 2018

The Sporting News' Sean Deveney discusses whether his assessment of the Raptors changed after their win over the Celtics, what Boston & Cleveland may do before the trade deadline, if there's a deal that can improve Toronto, and the Knicks losing Kristaps Porzingis for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.

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Bill Belichick not only person to blame for Butler's benching

February 06 2018

WEEI's Lou Merloni discusses the confusion regarding Bill Belichick's decision to keep Malcolm Butler off the defensive side of the field, if Bostonians find this loss easier to accept than the defeats at the hands of the Giants, and the Celtics looking great in the NBA East.

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Feb 6: Leafs win but lose Andersen

February 06 2018

The Leafs rebound to beat the Ducks (32:30); Luke Fox wonders if Josh Leivo will ever play for the Leafs again (87:28); Damien Cox is skeptical about 2018 Olympic hockey; and Lou Merloni gives reaction from Boston after a Super Bowl loss (150:53).

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Will Canadians tune into men's Olympic hockey?

February 06 2018

Sportsnet columnist Damien Cox talks to Greg Brady & Elliott Price about unattractive NHL cities, the possibility of only two Canadian cities being in the postseason, the next team north of the border to start rebuilding, how much the Leafs can take from their loss to the Bruins, and non-NHL Olympic hockey being days away.

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Feb. 5: Eagles win a Super Bowl to remember

February 05 2018

Brady hosts from Minnesota after attending the Super Bowl. Rob Wong is in for Hugh. Along with Elliott, they do the last NFL Blitz of the season (54:20); Doug MacLean recaps the Leafs loss in Boston (116:34); Tiki Barber discusses everything from Super Bowl commercials to Tom Brady's career (116:34); and Bruce Gradkowski debriefs calling the game with Greg Brady (141:24).

The three-time Pro Bowler provides his thoughts on the Eagles victory, what happens to Nick Foles in 2018, Bill Belichick's use of Malcolm Butler, a couple of questionable TD catches, the biggest AFC threat to the Patriots next season, Rob Gronkowski and/or Bill Belichick possibly retiring, and the chances of Philly repeating.

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The NFL Blitz: Eagles are Super Bowl Champions

February 05 2018

Rob Wong hosts the final NFL Blitz of the season with Greg Brady from Minnesota and Elliott Price from Toronto. The guys recap Super Bowl 52. Will MVP Sam Foles be back in Philadelphia next season?

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Feb 2: Is this the Maple Leafs best run of the season already?

February 02 2018

Is this the most impressive stretch of the Leafs season so far (31:10)?; Charles Davis gets us set for Super Bowl 52 (75:18); Dwight Walton recaps the Raptors loss in Washington (99:10); Elliotte Friedman gives a few of his 31 thoughts (120:40); and our Super Bowl Hateful 8 (140:14). Brady is hosting from Minnesota and George Rusic is subbing for Hugh.

The hockey insider discusses a good candidate to become the newest NHL coach, if the Leafs still need to add a defenceman given how their call-ups have performed, the impact of Mike Babcock's line changes, if the Islanders are considering dealing John Tavares, why there's been a lack of trades so far, and the Flames' recent struggles.

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What can Eagles do to dethrone Tom Brady & the Pats?

February 02 2018

NFL on FOX's Charles Davis shares his thoughts on how different the Eagles are with Nick Foles as QB vs. Carson Wentz, the chances of Foles staying in Philadelphia next season, if coach Doug Pederson has been underestimated, what Philly must do to pull off the upset, and the Patriots' history of slow starts in Super Bowls.

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Feb 1: Do the Leafs even need deadline help?

February 01 2018

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Luke Willson: TNF a huge gamble with players' safety

February 01 2018

The Seahawks TE shares his thoughts regarding the injury concerns with playing Thursday night games, the difficulty some players have of watching the Super Bowl when they aren't in it, when he first realized they were going to win XLVIII, if he's the best baseball player on his squad, and which sports he's hopeless at.

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Matthew Barnaby: Tavares not in same situation as Stamkos

February 01 2018

Ex-NHL forward Matthew Barnaby weighs in on John Tavares' future, why the circumstances for him differs from Steven Stamkos, the possibility of the Islanders dealing him before the trade deadline, and the unforeseen success of the Bruins.

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Joe Theismann: Don't be surprised if Philly pulls off upset

February 01 2018

The Super Bowl-winning QB joins Greg Brady & Elliott Price to discuss his experiences participating in the big game, the Eagles chances against the daunting Patriots, and Tom Brady's legacy.

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Jan 31: what sports memory still makes you cringe?

January 31 2018

What Toronto sports play do you hate seeing when it comes on TV (55:49)?; Dick Vermeil tells us why the Eagles could win it all Sunday (100:39), JD Bunkis recaps the Raptors win (131:05), Bram Weinstein reacts to the Alex Smith trade in Washington (141:17).